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IPL Stats: Shoaib Akhtar

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Seasons

2008

Latest Season

Kolkata Knight Riders

2008 Team

Shoaib Akhtar Batting Summary

Runs 2
Highest Score 2
Fifties 0
Hundreds 0
Fours 0
Sixes 0
Strike Rate 28

Shoaib Akhtar Runs Graph


Shoaib Akhtar Batting Statistics By IPL Season

Season Innings Runs Highest SR 4's 6's 50's 100's
2008 1 2 2 28 0 0 0 0

Shoaib Akhtar Bowling Summary

Wickets 5
Strike Rate 8.40
Economy 7.71
Max Wickets 4
3 Wickets 1
5 Wickets 0

Shoaib Akhtar Wickets Graph


Shoaib Akhtar Bowling Statistics By IPL Season

Season Innings Bowled Wickets Balls Runs SR Economy 3W 4W 5W
2008 3 5 42 54 8 7.7143 0 1 0

📊 Frequently Asked Questions about Shoaib Akhtar's IPL Stats

IPL Batting FAQs

❓ How many total runs has Shoaib Akhtar scored in the IPL?
Shoaib Akhtar has scored a total of 2 runs in their IPL career.

❓ What is Shoaib Akhtar’s highest individual score in the IPL?
The highest score by Shoaib Akhtar in a single IPL match is 2.

❓ How many sixes has Shoaib Akhtar hit in the IPL?
Shoaib Akhtar has smashed 0 sixes, showcasing their boundary-hitting power.

❓ How many fours has Shoaib Akhtar hit in the IPL?
A total of 0 fours have been hit by Shoaib Akhtar, reflecting consistent strike rotation and gap-finding.

❓ What does a strike rate of 28 mean for Shoaib Akhtar?
A strike rate of 28 means that Shoaib Akhtar scores 28 runs per 100 balls faced, a vital metric in T20 cricket.

IPL Bowling FAQs

❓ How many wickets has Shoaib Akhtar taken in the IPL?
Shoaib Akhtar has taken 5 wickets in their IPL career.

❓ What is the best bowling performance by Shoaib Akhtar?
The most wickets taken by Shoaib Akhtar in a single IPL match is 4.

❓ What is Shoaib Akhtar’s bowling strike rate in the IPL?
With a strike rate of 8.40, Shoaib Akhtar takes a wicket every 8.40 balls on average.

❓ What is Shoaib Akhtar’s bowling economy rate?
An economy rate of 7.71 indicates how many runs per over Shoaib Akhtar concedes — a measure of control and efficiency.

General Career FAQs

❓ How many IPL seasons has Shoaib Akhtar played?
Shoaib Akhtar has played across 1 IPL seasons.

❓ Which team did Shoaib Akhtar represent in the latest IPL season?
In the 2008 season, Shoaib Akhtar played for Kolkata Knight Riders.

❓ Are these stats accurate?
All stats shown are based on official IPL match data. Summary content may be partially AI-generated using verified statistics.

🏏 Shoaib Akhtar - IPL Career Overview

Shoaib Akhtar IPL career highlights: the Rawalpindi Express thrilled fans with express pace and match-winning spells for Kolkata Knight Riders. Renowned for toe-crushing yorkers and fiery bouncers, Akhtar emerged as a death-over specialist who could flip games in a blink. His standout performances in high-pressure IPL clashes showcased raw aggression, pinpoint accuracy and the ability to rattle top-order batters. Beyond sheer speed, Akhtar mentored emerging quicks, sharing insights on reverse swing and mental toughness that shaped KKR’s bowling culture. Crowds flocked to stadiums whenever he charged in, creating an electric atmosphere synonymous with IPL’s early glamour years. Injuries limited appearances, yet every spell carried blockbuster value, reinforcing his legacy as one of the league’s most feared pacers.


Shoaib Akhtar IPL profile: the “Rawalpindi Express” blazed through the Indian Premier League in 2008 wearing the purple of Kolkata Knight Riders. Across his lone IPL campaign, Akhtar scorched the turf with 42 fiery deliveries that produced five priceless wickets at a staggering strike-rate of 8.40 balls per scalp. Even more eye-catching was the spell in which he rattled four top-order batsmen in a single outing—his best figures—and backed it up with a three-wicket burst that almost single-handedly tilted a match. With an economy rate of 7.71, he conceded just 54 runs in the overs he sent down, proving that pace still kills on Indian decks. While he batted only once, the token two runs he scored came off seven balls and showcased a rare cameo that ended at a modest strike-rate of 28. Yet it is the 5-wicket tale, headlined by that one three-for and a best of four in an innings, that IPL fans still search for when they Google “Shoaib Akhtar KKR highlights”.

Note: This overview is partially generated using AI and is based on statistical data. Please verify with official sources for complete accuracy.

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